Thunder Edge Wranglers in Game 1 OT, 3-2
April 6, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Stockton, Calif. - Opening the Western Conference Quarterfinals on the road, the Las Vegas Wranglers fell 3-2 to the Stockton Thunder tonight in overtime. Stockton now holds the one-game advantage as the 2013 Kelly Cup Playoffs' best-of-seven first round kicks off for both teams.
Just 3:22 into the first, Wranglers center Geoff Paukovich scored on Thunder goaltender Olivier Roy to put Las Vegas on the board. The 1-0 lead carried over into the second, and as a Vegas power play expired, Wranglers defenseman Matt Campanale hit the back of the net for a 2-0 advantage midway through the period. After 40 minutes, Stockton held the 21-20 shot advantage.
Three minutes into the third, Thunder center Harrison Reed cut the Wranglers' lead in half, making it a 2-1 game. Two minutes later, the game was tied 2-2 off the stick of Thunder defenseman Shawn Boutin. The knotted game held through regulation, and less than four minutes in, Thunder left wing Matt Bergland beat Wranglers goaltender Joe Fallon for the 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the series.
The two teams rematch tomorrow night in California before Games 3, 4, and 5 take place in Las Vegas. The three home games begin Monday, April 8, at 7:05 p.m., and continue on April 9 and 10 at the same time.
Celebrating 10 seasons of Wranglers hockey this year, playoff and group ticket packages are on sale now, including pre-game ice skating parties, private luxury suites, and rink-side catered party boxes. Adult tickets start at $21, and youth tickets are $8. Take advantage of the best deals by calling the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-PUCK . The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
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